I have found myself a little weepy these past several days. Generally, I am not a crier. But the emotions of losing Weston have been very much on the surface this week, and I have been brought to tears a lot. I have discovered that crying helps. The energy and chemicals that are released with tears somehow clean out some of the strong emotions and grief of loss.
Today feels like the day we lost Weston one year ago, though it is tomorrow that is the actual date. But it was a Tuesday, just like today. That was a horrible night for us, one that we cannot help but replay in our minds. Today, we are working to focus, not on that night, but on the love and joy that Weston brought into our lives. His life changed ours. His death changed us too. We miss him, but rejoice in the fact that he is in a better place than this old world.
Thank you for your prayers today and this week. We are also praying for many of you, that for those of you who are grieving – you will find strength and comfort. And for those of you who struggle with God, that you will find Him and trust in Him.
Onward!
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you’ve been on my mind and in my prayers a lot this week. Love you brother.
Everyone I can think of is praying for you right now. We love you both. Please let all the family know that they are in our prayers. We are sharing this pain with you.
Thank you for the year of expression you have given in this blog. For the beautiful exception you have been throughout this nightmare of a lesson you have been somehow given to bear. For sharing your belief in the beauty and strength of God, even in your own darkest moment. For reminding us of all the precious moments and characteristics of Weston. For reminding us what a priceless and unguaranteed gift it is to be a parent. For teaching us to cherish every single moment in life.
Love, Erica, Jes and Krestian
May you sense in your spirit that we are praying for you especially tonight and this week. We know the pain,suffering and tears of a child lost and we continue to work through the grief as you have;be reminded that our God knows and sees all we go through and is there with His amazing grace and peace. We abide in the HOPE of seeing our sweet boys someday. W can take comfort in his word and the precious memories we have of times past.
Love in Christ, Randy and Cyndy Brooks
Erin and Clay, you have been on my mind every single day of this year. I hate that you have had to go through this deep pain. I am sending extra prayers to you on this day. You and your beautiful family will be forever on my mind.
Thank you for saying it is okay to cry… for I cannot stop crying. I have been thinking about this date for a long time and the significance of it. I have a pain in my heart for you and Erin that I can’t explain.
On one hand, today could be a milestone… to be relieved that you survived the past year and on the other hand I still experience utter anguish when I think about Weston, your loss and the pain that probably one of the sweetest and kindest people, Erin, that I have ever known has been forced to bear.
I pray for the strength that you have to continue to increase— that would most certainly be a direct gift from God. Only He could carry you through this. Please know that so many people feel blessed to know and to have known you both…
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOU AND GUIDE YOU.
MAY GOD BLESS AND HOLD WESTON CLOSE.
Thank you for sharing your life and your Weston with all of us today, tomorrow and especially this past year.
Love today especially,
Meg